In the WordПримерок

Week 24, Day 1 Read Nehemiah 1:1 and Esther 1-2 Kings of Israel Think about: Although the Book of Esther is placed after Nehemiah in the Bible, the events actually take place 30 years before Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem. The events in this book lay the groundwork for what transpires in Nehemiah. According to Esther 1:2 and Nehemiah 1:1, where do these events take place? What do we learn about Mordecai and Esther? What secret is Esther hiding? Whose favor does she win? (Esther 2)